Spinner Place

Apartment-Style Housing for Upperclass Students

Spinner Place combines the independence of an apartment with the services and amenities of a Champlain College residence hall. Located in Winooski, Vermont, the "Brooklyn of Burlington," Spinner is home to almost 300 Champlain College residents on four floors of suite-style apartments.

Shuttle Transportation Information

Did you know you can access the shuttle schedule online? Click here!

You can also view live shuttle wait times by clicking here: Shuttle Bus Locator

Work/Maintenance Requests

You should send maintenance requests to Bryan Eidel at beidel@spinnerplace.com or by calling 802-861-2710. Internet related requests should be sent to the Champlain College Helpdesk at helpdesk@champlain.edu or 802-860-2710.

Fall 2009 Room Assignments

Residents must move into the room letter (A, B, C, D) to which they are assigned. Questions about room changes should be directed to Claire Giroux-Williams, Assistant Director for Housing Operations, at 802-865-5487.

Mail & Packages

All residential students have a private campus mailbox in the mailroom, which is located in Cushing Hall. All mail from Champlain College will be sent to your private campus mailbox. You may also have packages sent to the mailroom in Cushing Hall. Additionally, each apartment has access to a mailbox in the lobby of Spinner Place. You may elect to have your personal mail and packages sent to Spinner Place, however all Champlain College mail will be sent to your private mailbox in Cushing Hall. Your mailbox at Spinner Place is accessible by all residents of your apartment.

Champlain College Postal Address for Residential Students:

Student Name & Mailbox #
Champlain College
PO Box 670
Burlington, VT 05402-0670

Champlain College Address for Packages for Residential Students:

Student Name & Mailbox #
Champlain College
246 South Willard Street
Burlington, VT 05401

Spinner Place Address for US Postal Service and Packages

Student Name
25 Winooski Falls Way, Apartment #____
Winooski, VT 05404

Meal Plans

Spinner Place residents are not required to purchase the college meal plan, but may elect to do so by contacting Claire Giroux-Williams, Assistant Director for Housing Operations, at 802-865-5487. Residents interested in purchasing the commuter meal plan (40 meals for $285.00) may do so by contacting Elaine Strunk at 802-860-2704.

What Furniture/Appliances are Included in my Apartment?

Each bedroom is furnished with a single bed, a desk and chair, and a dresser. The living room includes a couch, coffee table, lounge chair, and TV stand. Each apartment has a stove, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, and garbage disposal. Laundry facilities are on the 4^th and 6^th floors.

Where Should I Park?

Spinner Place wraps around a 900-space municipal garage. Parking permits are available to Spinner Place residents for a monthly fee through Hall Keen property management. All Champlain residents may park their vehicles at the Gilbane lot off of Pine Street in Burlington for free. Most Spinner residents find it easiest to purchase a parking permit for the Spinner Place garage and take the shuttle to-and-from campus for class, as you will not be able to park on campus during business hours with a Spinner permit. The discounted rate for Champlain residents is $75.00. This represents a savings of about $30.00/month off the city rate. Parking permits will be available during move in and may be purchased from the property manager during normal business hours. For more information about parking permits, please call Bryan Eidel, the Spinner Place property manager, at 802-861-2710.

Please note: the parking garage at Spinner Place is not affiliated with Champlain College in any way. For information about campus parking policies visit the Parking Services information page.

What Amenities are Included?

A large, card access student community room (3rd floor) with a flat screen TV, pool table, wireless internet*, and comfortable couches!
Air conditioning
Furnishings
Utilities: heat, water, basic cable, basic telephone (no long distance), internet, electricity
Common study rooms available to all residents
Coin-operated laundry facilities ($1.25/wash; $1.50/dry)
Attached municipal parking garage (parking is an additional fee through the City of Winooski and is discounted at $75.00/month)
Shuttle transportation to and from campus, including a status screen at shuttle stops
New for 09-10! Limited transportation to Shaw's grocery store on the weekend
Many delicious and inexpensive local restaurants, including Sneakers, Papa Franks, Food 88, Quiznos, Tiny Thai, and Asian Bistro
An amazing view of the Winooski River
Local culture and events, such as the Winooski Farmer's Market every Thursday through September

*The current password to access the wi-fi network in the 3rd Floor Community Room is "Champlainer"

Who Should I Contact With Questions?

If you have any questions about living at Spinner Place, you should contact the Residential Life office at 802-865-2703. Resident Assistants are also available to answer your questions.

What Do the RAs Do?

The Resident Assistants for Spinner Place have been chosen because they have expressed a strong interest in working in an apartment-style building with upper-class residents. Each of these RAs has strong leadership qualities and a ton of enthusiasm for creating a positive experience for all residents. The RA's primary responsibility is to create a safe, fun, and inclusive environment through programs, events, and community building. The RAs live at Spinner Place and two or more RAs are actively on-duty each night to serve as a resource for Spinner Residents.

The RAs live in the "8's" of each floor: 408, 508, 608, & 708. An On Duty RA can be reached each night be stopping by or by calling the RA On Duty Phone at 802-324-6258 from 8:00pm-7:00am daily.